"You're hearing it here first, Swarmers! The Hollow is shaking up the music biz again. The band has just announced that they will be releasing a new 5-song EP titled "Ab Gehenna" that will ONLY be available via download. No CDs, no retail...period. Starting in December, you will be able to buy this EP online at thehollow.ca and in the Swarm Store.

As if that weren't enough turmoil, The Hollow also announced that they will be launching their digital-only EP in style by offering it for download at an iPod Download Station in merch booths on their December cross-Canada tour."

www.swarmtheory.com

In a update on their website we found that "The third album Difference is now mixed and mastered", also it was previously posted the tracklist of the album, that is as follow:

Lost souls
Wings of Icaros
New life
Lucid times
the Mirror
World*s child
Sail away
Fly
Secret door
We are one
Green fields
Powerplay (Bonus)

http://www.dreamtale.net

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Dreamtale

"BOLT THROWER have found a replacement for the recently departed Dave Ingram.

The band is very happy to announce that original vocalist Karl Willetts has rejoined them as a full-time member.

Karl said, "It's fantastic to be a part of the mighty BOLT THROWER again. It feels great to be back with the guys, I can't wait to get my teeth into the new songs and get back on the road again. I've got some unfinished business to attend to...!"

The now complete line-up of BOLT THROWER - Karl Willetts, Gavin Ward, Barry Thomson, Jo Bench & Martin Kearns - will spend the next few weeks finishing off the new material and plan to go into the studio in the new year."

http://www.metalblade.de/

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Bolt Thrower

The band have posted 2 songs from their latest album Fading Beauty on the news section of their official website.

http://www.morphia.nl/

"Well, it's been awhile, but we can finally announce that our longtime friend and former guitarist AARON GUERRA will once again be cranking up the guitar with Tourniquet! As you may remember, it was a mutual parting a couple three years ago, as Aaron was starting a family and so on. We are all now in a position to welcome him back and he is in a position to return - so... let's all give him a "WELCOME BACK AARON". Of course, this means you may have a chance to see Tourniquet live again..."

http://www.tourniquet.net

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Tourniquet

"The band return to Thin Ice studios on November 22nd to record 3 new tracks for the Japanese record label. These three songs will feature on the 3rd PQ album...title coming soon!
The remainder of the album will be recorded between January 24th and the end of February 2005.

Power Quest are still searching for a new drummer to join the band. If you are a drummer and you can play in the vein of Dan Zimmerman, Jorg Michael etc then we want to hear from you!
Please contact Steve Williams for more information.

Thanks to everyone who came down to the Underworld show on November 13th! What a night! Extra special thanks to our friend Paolo who filled the drum stool for the night. Awesome performance dude!"

http://www.power-quest.co.uk/

Band profile:

Power Quest

The Neo-folk projet by Kim Larsen put an update on his website:

"The next album 'SONNENHEIM' is being worked on
and will be released by 'Heiðrunar|Myrkrunar' & distributed by Tesco.

After long time requests the Midnight Will 10" EP, originally released by Eis+Licht,
has been re-edited, re-mixed and will be re-released on a MCD at some point in the future.
2 additional tracks was recorded at the same sessions
and will be out on a 7" single titled "HAIL HAIL HAIL".

Exact release dates to be confirmed."

www.ofthewandandthemoon.dk

Here is a message take it from their official website:

"Well, I have returned, safely from Gothenburg, Sweden, where I completed all drum tracks at "Los Angered Recording" with Mr. Andy Laroque at the healm, as it were. all went very well and without problems, which is always a bonus, really. I really enjoyed my stay in Sweden - Andy really took care of me while in Gothenburg, showing me the sights, etc. All around, a very good trip - I certainly could see going back at some point, for future recording-related possibilities.

Nils dropped by the 2nd day of recording, which was nice to see him of course - at that point, the actual recordings were just commencing, so he was not able to catch much musically, but he could tell that there was a good vibe going on in the studio, so I believe that put him at ease. As I write this, Andy is working on finishing up the drum-editing, which should be completed by weeks end. I can assure you that this is the "busiest" I have played on an Eidolon record, mostly due to playing on a "real drum kit " ( I have used the roland v's for most of the records ) so it was certainly nice to get back to playing an acoustic kit in the studio!!

At this point, I belive Glen will commence guitar tracks upon the completion of the 1st leg of the Megadeth tour, which ends at the end of November. He should begin in December sometime, if all goes well. This is our most important record thus far, so we're not forcing any time-line - the music will speak for itself, believe me!!!!!!! Thats it for now, freaks - I will talk to you soon..."

http://www.eidolon-nightmareworld.com/

Band profile:

Eidolon

"Invocator will enter Jacob Hansens own Hansen Studios some days during November to record a few new tracks to be featured on the upcoming record."

http://www.invocator.com/

Band profile:

Invocator

The italian power metal band have found a new bass player and he's: Steve Balocco who plays in Anthenora and Broken Arrow. In other news the band have posted a live video on the media section of their official website.

http://www.whiteskull.it/

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White Skull

There is a update by Daniel:

"Hi folks again,
the production of the new album "The Circle of Life" is about to be finished. We're more than happy about the result! Philip and Sascha did a great job, the whole thing sounds alive and kicking. Each song has been given its individual soundspectrum and gained even more positive results.

And here we go for the tracklist of the 12 songs:The Gathering, The Rhythm of life, Mother Earth, Starchild, Kings and Queens, High enough, Hunting high and low, Hero Nation, The Eternal Flame, Starlight and titletrack "The Circle of Life".

Release has definetely been set to the second half of March 2005 but an exact release-date wasn't put on table yet. Right after the release there are plans for touring. I'll keep ya updated.
See ya"

http://www.freedom-call.net

Band profile:

Freedom Call

There is a message from Erik taken from the official Cult of Luna website:

"Our new video is done! Directed by Skelleftea locals Linus Johansson and Anders Forsman. Photographed by me. It was aired last saturday on Scuzz TV UK for the very first time. Download it below. We hope you'll like it..."

to see the video go to: http://www.cultofluna.com/

There is a little message from Nick:

"Hey everybody!

Time for an update. We've finished tracking all of the music and vocals for the new CD and they sound incredible. We're very excited for you all to hear it! It came out very heavy, very song-oriented but quite progressive as well. And Ray, as I suspected, has taken it to a new level with his amazing vocals.

I'll have some mixing news for you in a few weeks. Thanks for your continued interest and support!

Best,

Nick"

http://www.ivorygate.com/redemption/

In the band's site they made little update, this is what it says:

"Sorry for the long wait for some kind of update, Mark is still working on the new album and he hopes to have it finished sometime in January. They will be playing a few shows early next year, so keep asking your local clubs for RIOT. We are also still working on the new look for the site, so hang in there it should be up in a few weeks with new photos and more mp3's."

www.riotsweb.com

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Riot

The German Pagan/Folk Metal band are in the "Powertrack-Studio" working on their 2nd album to be called "Götterlieder", the concept of the album will be based on the fisrt part of the God songs of the Edda.

Also the band will have a performance with Enthroned, Riger and Asparagoth at:

25.12.04, Knaak Klub Berlin, 10. Fucking Christmas-Festival

http://www.odroerir.com/